A hiker has died after falling from an overlook in the Red River Gorge.Rescuers were called to Chimney Top Rock at about 11 p.m. Saturday for a report of a hiker who fell from an overlook after crossing a railing.According to Wolfe County Search and Rescue, a nurse camping below the area was able to confirm to crews that the victim had died from the fall.Rescue crews from Wolfe County, Powell County and Menifee County all hiked down to where the victim had fallen. They were able to extricate the body from the area.The identity of the hiker has not been released.

MENIFEE COUNTY, Ky. —

A hiker has died after falling from an overlook in the Red River Gorge.

Rescuers were called to Chimney Top Rock at about 11 p.m. Saturday for a report of a hiker who fell from an overlook after crossing a railing.

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According to Wolfe County Search and Rescue, a nurse camping below the area was able to confirm to crews that the victim had died from the fall.

Rescue crews from Wolfe County, Powell County and Menifee County all hiked down to where the victim had fallen. They were able to extricate the body from the area.